Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Description: • Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. • We’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants and working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. • The Senior Supplier Development Engineer acts as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, focusing on materials and special processes. • The role requires practical experience in materials and processes with a broad understanding of manufacturing/machining and managing processes from development through production scale ups. Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering • 6+ years experience in metallurgy, materials science, materials engineering, or related field • Experience with Supplier Assessments & Audits, including Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949) • Familiarity with specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA), capacity analysis, and Lean initiatives • Ability to design, establish, and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures • Ability to communicate materials and special process development methods and tests to non-technical audiences • Strong communication skills, including ability to influence others across organizational lines • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks • Strong Customer Service skills • Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity • Experience making and justifying decisions in fast paced engineering settings • Broad familiarity with the ancillary processes associated with the production of metallic parts, e.g., Non-destructive evaluation, heat treatment, etc. • Technical capabilities including knowledge of 2D blueprints and model drawings • Knowledge of supplier quality processes; production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc. Benefits: • Competitive compensation with equity • 12.5 Company-wide Holidays • Flexible vacation days • 10 sick days • Generous parental leave policy • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with employer matching • Professional growth opportunities • Team-building activities Apply Job! Apply to this Job